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    MediFind found 238 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Seattle, WA. Of these, 195 are Experienced, 34 are Advanced, 8 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    238 providers found
      Elite in Pleural Effusion
      Surgical Oncology | Thoracic Surgery
      Elite in Pleural Effusion
      Surgical Oncology | Thoracic Surgery
      1101 Madison Street, Suite 900, 
      Seattle, WA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jed Gorden is a Surgical Oncologist and a Thoracic Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Gorden is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. Dr. Gorden is currently accepting new patients.

      Mark W. Elliott
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      Integra Imaging Ps

      1200 12th Ave S, 
      Seattle, WA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Elliott is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Elliott is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology | Interventional Radiology
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology | Interventional Radiology

      Radia Inc P S

      700 Minor Ave, 
      Seattle, WA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Castilian, French, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Mayhle is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Mayhle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Mayhle is currently accepting new patients.

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      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      Radia Inc P S

      500 17th Ave, 
      Seattle, WA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Bengali, Cebuano, Finnish, French, Hindi, Mandarin, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Vietnamese
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kirk Myers is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Myers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Myers is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      1200 12th Avenue South, 
      Seattle, WA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ishwar Bhat is a Radiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Bhat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3.

      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion
      Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

      The Association Of University Physicians

      1959 Ne Pacific St, 
      Seattle, WA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Filipino
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Matthew Cham is a Radiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Cham is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Cham is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      The Association Of University Physicians

      325 9th Ave, 
      Seattle, WA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Castilian, Mandarin, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Vikram Padmanabhan is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Padmanabhan has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Padmanabhan is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery
      1101 Madison Street, Suite 900, 
      Seattle, WA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Alexander Farivar is a Thoracic Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Farivar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Achalasia, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Farivar is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Harborview Medical Center, 325 9th Ave, 
      Seattle, WA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Malayalam, Punjabi, Spanish, Swedish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Eric Stern is a Radiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Stern is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Collapsed Lung. Dr. Stern is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Golden State Imaging Associates Inc

      737 Olive Way, Apt 2505, 
      Seattle, WA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Claudia Sadro is a Radiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Sadro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Biliary Dyskinesia, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Swedish Health Services

      515 Minor Ave, Suite 110, 
      Seattle, WA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kirk Ohanian is a Radiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Ohanian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Ohanian is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

      Swedish Health Services

      747 Broadway, 
      Seattle, WA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, French, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Eric Vallieres is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Vallieres is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleural Effusion, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Vallieres is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      Swedish Health Services

      747 Broadway, 
      Seattle, WA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Afrikaans, Arabic, Bahasa, Czech, Dutch, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Kannada, Khmer, Korean, Latvian, Malay, Malayalam, Mandarin, Mandingo, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Taiwanese, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Vietnamese
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Juan Millan is a Radiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Millan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Jaundice, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Millan is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      Swedish Health Services

      747 Broadway, 
      Seattle, WA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Afrikaans, Arabic, Castilian, French, German, Hindi, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Daniel Wells is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Wells is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Scrotal Swelling, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Wells is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology | Neuroradiology
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology | Neuroradiology

      Radia Inc P S

      747 Broadway, 
      Seattle, WA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Castilian, Dutch, French, Khmer, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Eric Kinder is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Kinder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Vertigo. Dr. Kinder is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology | Neuroradiology
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Radiology | Neuroradiology

      University Of Kentucky

      1737 27th Ave, 
      Seattle, WA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sarah Foster is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Foster is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Stroke, and Gallbladder Disease.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery

      The Association Of University Physicians

      1701 Columbia Rd, 
      Seattle, WA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Castilian, Filipino, German, Hindi, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Mulligan is a Thoracic Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Mulligan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. Dr. Mulligan is currently accepting new patients.

      Farhood Farjah
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Pleural Effusion
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

      The Association Of University Physicians

      1701 Columbia Rd, 
      Seattle, WA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Finnish, Hindi, Spanish, Swedish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Farhood Farjah is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Farjah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Farjah is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion

      The Association Of University Physicians

      1959 Ne Pacific St, 
      Seattle, WA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Joseph Godwin is a Radiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Godwin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Emphysema, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Pleurisy.

      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Pleural Effusion
      Pulmonary Medicine

      The Association Of University Physicians

      1959 Ne Pacific St, 
      Seattle, WA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Filipino, German, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      William Altemeier is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Altemeier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Cystic Fibrosis, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dr. Altemeier is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Pleural Effusion?

      A pleural effusion is a buildup of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity.

      When should I see a Pleural Effusion doctor near Seattle, WA?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing a Pleural Effusion doctor near Seattle, WA?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Pleural Effusion doctors near Seattle, WA?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Pleural Effusion doctors near Seattle, WA?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with a Pleural Effusion doctor near Seattle, WA?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Pleural Effusion doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pleural Effusion doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with a Pleural Effusion doctor near Seattle, WA?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Pleural Effusion doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Pleural Effusion doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Pleural Effusion doctors near Seattle, WA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pleural Effusion doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find a Pleural Effusion doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pleural Effusion doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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